S U M M E R 2020
Table of Contents PRESIDENT
Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D.
P R OVO S T
Lance Askildson, Ph.D.
4 Founders’ Week Celebrates Community and Service Feature Story: Honoring Our Traditions
6 2020 Heritage Awardees
BOARD OF REGENTS
7 COVID-19 Data Provides Learning Opportunity for Students
C H A N C E L LO R
8 There are No Boundaries When Pursuing Your Passion
9 Data Science National Competition
Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M. FIRST VICE CHAIR
Shelley J. Wilson
CHAIR
John D. Field, Jr., M.B.A ‘84 S E CO N D V I C E C H A I R
Roy J. Panzarella, Ph.D.
S E C R E TA RY
Ruth Ann Becker Violeta A. Arnobit Carolyn Berry Wilson Lesley J. Brey, M.B.A. ’88 Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D. Melissa Ching Benjamin Jerry J. Correa, Jr. Keiki-Pua S. Dancil, Ph.D. Ismael Eustaquio ’88 Lori Forman, Ph.D. Daniel D. Goo ’81 Rodney Harano, M.B.A. ’84 Karen Knudsen Bro. Joseph Markel, S.M. Ralph Mesick Bennette E. Misalucha Lance A. Mizumoto, M.B.A. ’92 Michael M. Rockers, Ed.D. Jean Rolles, M.S.J.B.S. ’93
An Online Student’s Journey with Chaminade
10 Alumnus Takes “Students First” Mentality to the White House Martha B. Smith, M.B.A. ’91 Laurie K.S. Tom, M.D. Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, DDS, FAGD Bro. Edward A. Violett, S.M., Ph.D. Richard F. Wacker Terrence L. Walsh, Jr. ’93 Jeannine M. Wiercinski Hon. Patrick K.S.L. Yim, L.L.B. EX OFFICIO
Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D. Michael F. Kerr, J.D. Bro. Jesse O’Neill, S.M. Eva Washburn-Repollo Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M. EMERITUS REGENTS
Gary E. Liebl, Chair Emeritus
11 A Visionary Leader Putting Employees First
Alumini Feature Story: Holly Gagnon
13 Student Named to Most Promising Multicultural Class of 2020 14 Psychology Meets Design
An Innovative and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
15 Students Recognized in Their Fields & Awarded Scholarships Bethesda Bound
A Graduate’s Path: Chloe Talana
17 Co-Curricular Awards 2020 19 Alumni Notes
BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
Michael F. Kerr, J.D.
Anton Krucky
S E CO N D V I C E C H A I R
S E C R E TA RY
Sharon McPhee
Blaine Rand Y. Lesnik, Psy.D.
Arnold M. Baptiste, Jr. Richard J. Blangiardi John C. Brogan Margery S. Bronster, Esq. Sai Cheong Chui ’76, M.B.A. ’78 Walter A. Dods, Jr. Adelia C. Dung Eddie Flores, Jr. William H. Garrett Col. Christine M. Gayagas, USA (Ret.) Robert S. Harrison Warren H. Haruki Ed Hogan Gary G. Hogan Lynn Hogan Matthew D. Howard ’89 Bro. Robert Juenemann, S.M. Richard C. Lim, M.B.A. ’78 Dawn O. MacNaughton, M.B.A. ’93
Joseph Melehan RADM Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.M., USPHS (Ret.) Donald D. Rodrigues Walter Randall Schoch Marti S.N. Steele ’92 Richard E. Tanaka David Underriner James J. Viso Gulab Watumull Julie T. Watumull Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, USA (Ret.) Jim R. Yates Adm. R.J. Zlatoper, M.S.A., USN (Ret.) EX OFFICIO
Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D. John D. Field, Jr., M.B.A ‘84
21 Following True Passion to Chaminade and Beyond
The Love of Forensic Sciences
22 Healthcare Heroes
Pathways to Graduate Scool
23 Alumna Travels to Samoa for Humanitarian Mission 24 “We Care” Packages
Supporting Students During COVID-19
25 Mahalo Scholarship Luncheon 2020 27 Leaving a Legacy to Chaminade University
An Interview with Dr. Catherine Burton
30 A Virtual Hogan Entrepreneurial Graduation 31 Serving Through Science
Jerlisa Arizala, 04, a Cell Biologist Working on Cancer Treatments
32 Working on the Frontlines
Ann-Janin Bacani, ‘18, Analyzes COVID-19 Tests
33 Celebrating Years of Service Chaminade Magazine The Chaminade Magazine is produced by: University Communications and Marketing 3140 Wai'alae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 ucm@chaminade.edu Chaminade Magazine is published by Chaminade University of Honolulu. ©2020 All rights reserved.
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